The state government’s public holiday review has continued to come under fire after some of Western Australia’s peak bodies estimate significant costs to businesses.
The Maritime Union of Australia has hit out at the state government’s planning in Cockburn Sound, claiming its Westport development cannot coexist with an Aukus base in the area.
A heritage-listed building in Subiaco will be refurbished as an expanded Bob Hawke College classroom, as part of the $15 million expansion of the school.
Pharmacies from next year will be able to treat more patients for simple ailments under a pilot program launched by the Western Australian government on Thursday.
The Australian Hotels Association WA has warned the state government against making Easter Saturday a public holiday, citing widespread hospitality venue closures.
Regulation of AI risks preventing the technology from boosting Australia's weaning productivity, a new report from the Productivity Commission has found ahead of this month's roundtable.
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King isn’t ruling out taking an equity stake in a rare earths producer as she considers a range of mechanisms for the $1.2 billion critical minerals stockpile.
Some Western Australian universities have weighed in and welcomed the federal government’s increased threshold for international students’ intake for 2026.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley says she’s listening to WA voters and learning how the challenges the state faces are different to those over east, during a visit to the Kimberley.
Former state government minister Bill Johnston has been appointed president of the board, while major contentious development plans are underway for the park.
Australia could cut its company tax rate by up to 10 per cent under recommendations put forward by the productivity commission ahead of this month's productivity roundtable.
The state government has dismissed Bulletin Resources’ appeal over mineral exploration near Ravensthorpe, a move environmental groups described as a landmark decision.
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.
Australia’s inflation eased to 2.1 per cent in the June quarter, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates at its August meeting.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.
American beef imports are unlikely to dent domestic producers, industry says as the government lifts a ban that was singled out by US President Donald Trump.
Decommissioning Chevron’s oilfields on Barrow Island is expected cost more than $2.3 billion, with state and federal governments thought to be on the hook for at least $500 million of the bill.
Farmers market operators will be offered business training and infrastructure support under a grants scheme launched by the state government this week.
The City of Perth has started consultation on a bid by Gina Rinehart to build a helipad, as part of a planned multi-million-dollar development of Hancock Prospecting’s West Perth business hub.
Clive Palmer’s Palmer United Party and Trumpet of Patriots have been targeted in a ransomware attack, which has allegedly exfiltrated personal information held by the entities.
